The article highlights The Independent's commitment to quality journalism during critical socio-political events in the US, from reproductive rights to climate change. It discusses the organization's role in uncovering the nuances of current issues without imposing paywalls, ensuring wider access to news. The piece also critiques former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss for her controversial expense claims, including spending taxpayer money on staff CV training, and raising questions about accountability and fiscal responsibility in the wake of her short-lived premiership.
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Liz Truss spent 285 of taxpayer cash helping one of her staffers brush up their CV after losing her seat at the general election.
Liz Truss is claiming the 115,000-a-year public fund awarded to former prime ministers after only being in office for 49 days, while having crashed the economy.
Labour MP Terry Jermy said the expense claim shows how she treats public finances, which indicates a lack of accountability in managing taxpayer money.
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